UNF poll shows majority would be against Jacksonville splitting cost of new or improved stadium with Jaguars

When asked about spending $375 million of public funds on a new roof for the stadium, 67% said they were opposed, with 32% supporting.

And, when asked about spending up to $850 million of public funds on a new stadium, 80% were opposed, while just 19% expressed support. Upgrades to TIAA Bank Field are not new. In the past, millions of dollars have been spent on renovations, including the additions of upgraded club seats, videoboards and pools. But with the lease with the Jaguars coming up for renewal in 2030, a new stadium or at least a partial roof to shade fans might be part of the picture.

News4JAX on Thursday asked people about their thoughts about the city spending money on a new or improved stadium.“I have been out there during the summertime and preseason games, and yes it’s a little warm, but you’re covered. So yes I think that money would be better spent doing something else,” said one person, who is against spending taxpayer dollars on a new or upgraded stadium.“It’s a lot of money, but it would definitely help the heat out there.

Jaguars staff did not want to comment on the poll released this week, only saying the amount of money it would cost for a roof has not been determined. The city chose not to comment, as well.For now, hundreds of millions of dollars are already being spent around the stadium, with the construction of a new performance center and work set to begin on a new hotel and office complex. And the bet from observers would be hundreds more will eventually be spent on the stadium regardless of polling.

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